That's snow business

By , 92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs / Published February 27, 2013

Members from the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron clear snow from the runway using a vehicle known as a snow broom at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., Feb. 25, 2013. On an average day, it can take up to nine hours or more to remove the snow depending on the conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Zeski)

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Members from the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron clear snow from the runway using a vehicle known as a snow broom at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., Feb. 25, 2013. On an average day, it can take up to nine hours or more to remove the snow depending on the conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Zeski)

A snow broom from the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron clears snow at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., Feb. 25, 2013. There are three different types of trucks used for snow removal which are snow plows, snow blowers and snow brooms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Zeski)

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A snow broom from the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron clears snow at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., Feb. 25, 2013. There are three different types of trucks used for snow removal which are snow plows, snow blowers and snow brooms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Zeski)

A snow plow from the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron clears snow from the runway at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., Feb. 25, 2013. These vehicles can weigh up to 60 thousand pounds and have a top speed at about 50 miles per hour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Zeski)

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A snow plow from the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron clears snow from the runway at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., Feb. 25, 2013. These vehicles can weigh up to 60 thousand pounds and have a top speed at about 50 miles per hour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Zeski)

Senior Airman Steven Lowe, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron snowman, clears snow from the runway at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., Feb. 25, 2013. The snow-removal team consists of 64 people with the help of 20 augmentees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño)

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Senior Airman Steven Lowe, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron snowman, clears snow from the runway at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., Feb. 25, 2013. The snow-removal team consists of 64 people with the help of 20 augmentees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño)

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Members from the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron clear snow from the runway using a vehicle known as a snow broom at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., Feb. 25, 2013. There are a total of 28 trucks that can be used for snow removal depending on the time of year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño)

92nd Civil Engineer Squadron members clear snow from the runway using a vehicle known as a snow broom at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., Feb. 25, 2013. The snow-removal team is responsible for keeping the runway and taxiways clear of snow and ice during the winter season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño)

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92nd Civil Engineer Squadron members clear snow from the runway using a vehicle known as a snow broom at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., Feb. 25, 2013. The snow-removal team is responsible for keeping the runway and taxiways clear of snow and ice during the winter season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño)

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Members from the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron clear snow from the runway at Fairchild Air Force Base Wash.,Feb. 25, 2013.